Erie Canal

Erie Canal

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History

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following cities are located on the Erie Canal: Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany; Buffalo, Rochester, New York City, Binghamton; New York City, New Orleans, Syracuse, Albany?

Back

Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What 2 bodies of water are directly connected by the Erie Canal? Options: The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Lake Erie and the Hudson River, The Mississippi River and the Atlantic Ocean

Back

Lake Erie and the Hudson River

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What impact did the Erie Canal have on the time to ship goods?

Back

The Erie Canal was faster to ship goods on.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What impact did the Erie Canal have on the cost to ship goods?

Back

The Erie Canal was cheaper to ship goods on

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happened to cities along the Erie Canal after it was built?

Back

Cities populations grew

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What impact did the Erie Canal have on New York City?

Back

New York City became the busiest seaport in the US